The huge residence (15,000 m2) consists of the Palais Vieux and the Palais Neuf. The former, a defensive, fortress-like building, was built in 1334 for Benedict XII. built. Clement VI, a lavish church prince and artist, commissioned Jean de Louvres to design the Palais Neuf in 1342. The Tour de la Garde robe and two new parts of the building closed off the courtyard, which had been a public square until then. While the exterior hardly changed, the interiors were splendidly decorated by artists under the direction of Simone Martini and later Matteo Giovannetti.

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September 23, 2021

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Visiting downtown Avignon is a "MUST" visit while in this area. The Papal Palace, at least from the outside, is an essential part of it. The old walls seem to breathe out its history and you can literally smell it yourself. A little goosebumps spreads at the sight.

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Bettina

September 4, 2020

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The palace was the center of Christianity for almost 100 years, an expression of ecclesiastical power and a testimony to the Gothic

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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